Upper

Rear Upper Suspension Arm Components:

REMOVAL
1. Remove rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove rear drive shaft.
3. Remove rear brake caliper, as follows:
a. Remove the two bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle hub.
Torque: 104 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
4. Remove Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) wire harness clamp. Remove the ABS wire harness clamp.
5. Disconnect center exhaust pipe with tailpipe.

REMOVAL NOTE: Support the exhaust pipe securely.

6. Remove upper suspension arm, as follows:
a. Remove the nut.
Torque: 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).





b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09628 - 62011 or equivalent, disconnect the upper suspension arm to the axle carrier.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

c. Remove the two bolts, nuts, washers and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 164 Nm (121 ft. lbs.).

INSTALLATION NOTE: After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolts.





BALL JOINT INSPECTION
1. Inspect ball joint for rotation condition, as shown:
a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth five times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn each 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (9 - 30 inch lbs.).

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: After installation, check the rear wheel alignment.